The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Esplanade in Cairns - 2026 Updated Prices

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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Esplanade

Warren

3.820.896 ₫

4.202.986 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 1.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

Taylor

4.560.557 ₫

5.016.613 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a wooden floor, a black and beige rug, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 0.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jason

3.596.138 ₫

3.955.752 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

JoHanna

3.252.870 ₫

3.578.157 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

vicki

2.964.296 ₫

3.260.798 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with wooden flooring, two striped sofas, and a small table. It overlooks a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and a building in the background.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a narrow beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a large building with a blue roof.

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Paul

3.913.415 ₫

4.304.757 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern reception area with a 'GIVE SOCIAL' sign, glass partitions, and a tropical leaf-patterned counter.

A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a pavilion.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a buffet table with various food items, and a seating arrangement with chairs and tables.

7. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

David

3.890.367 ₫

4.279.404 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

A nighttime swimming pool with string lights overhead, surrounded by a fence and some greenery.

A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

8. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jean

4.236.904 ₫

4.660.594 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a bar area with stools.

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Esplanade

Sara T

3.851.464 ₫

3.851.464 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Cairns Esplanade

ellen

3.269.216 ₫

3.596.138 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

An indoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are palm trees and a wall covered in greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Esplanade

Paul

3.465.369 ₫

3.811.906 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

12. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 0.7 km from Cairns Esplanade

Larry

2.576.273 ₫

2.833.900 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

13. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 1.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

Catherine

3.320.706 ₫

3.652.777 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Esplanade

Suzanne

3.195.520 ₫

3.515.072 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television, and a view of mountains through large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.

A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.7 km from Cairns Esplanade

Michelle

4.397.096 ₫

4.836.806 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a side table, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A boat named 'Prawn Star' docked at a marina with a sign advertising 'Fresh Seafood' and 'Prawns & Seafood Off the Trawler'.

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.1 km from Cairns Esplanade

Sogand

3.252.870 ₫

3.578.157 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.4 km from Cairns Esplanade

Kalin

3.221.780 ₫

3.543.994 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

A modern building with a staircase and a car parked in front.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Giannina

4.607.372 ₫

4.607.372 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Esplanade

Julie

4.736.492 ₫

5.210.137 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the pool and buildings outside.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

20. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.4 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jim

2.770.465 ₫

3.047.547 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Esplanade

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Cairns Esplanade Hotel Reviews

The Oceanfront Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great view, lovely staff, all in all a wonderful stay."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"We had a nice room with a view of the water and the hotel was conveniently located near the strip/night market"

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

8/10 Good

"We weren’t able to check in early as fully booked but at least we could eat lunch by the pool. Our room was large and a renovated bathroom with full kitchen yoo. We had a king bed each!"

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

8/10 Good

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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Good location"

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly staff"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel, great central location. Staff were more than helpful. Highly recommend"

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel location great, clean and staff are very helpful. Small pool area looks new. there is a lovely space opposite the reception with a big tv. Never seen anybody use it????"

Hotel Tropiq

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, nice pool, and very helpful staff. We were able to wash our clothes, have a comfy stay and it was quiet enough for us to have long and deep sleeps"

Other attractions near Cairns Esplanade

A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforests and seaside in the area.

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Cairns Regional Gallery

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Regional Gallery in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Reef Hotel Casino

8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels in Tropical North Waterfront? Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Esplanade?

Cairns Esplanade is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 420 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Cairns Esplanade?

Expedia has 420 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cairns Esplanade.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cairns Esplanade, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Cairns Esplanade.

What can I see and do near Cairns Esplanade?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Enjoy the outdoors at Muddy's Playground, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Teach.

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Our top choices for Cairns Esplanade hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

3. Floriana Boutique Hotel

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

7. Hilton Cairns

8. Reef Gateway Apartments

9. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

10. Tropic Towers Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

13. Pullman Cairns International

14. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

15. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

16. Oaks Cairns Hotel

17. Pacific Hotel Cairns

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. BreakFree Royal Harbour

20. The Benson Hotel

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Top Cairns Esplanade Hotel Reviews

The Oceanfront Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Hilton Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Hotel Tropiq

Other attractions near Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Museum

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Reef Hotel Casino

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